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Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend

Forecast issued August 27, covering Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2025

This forecast period is looking straightforward as surface high pressure and upper-level ridging looks to dominate the forecast. This should bring what looks to be an extended period of sunny skies and warm to hot temperatures.



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U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case

Human screwworm case was Maryland resident who recovered, state health department says

The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case.